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Solvang

California · 5,245 residents · 2.425 sq mi
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Solvang is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,289. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $723,900. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,245
−2%since 2000
from 5,332 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,163 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2,199 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.0
+4%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Solvang
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,289
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,799 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,624
+52%since 2000
from $25,363 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$723,900
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,330
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $855 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.4%
−22.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
42.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
11.8
+59%since 2000
from 7.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(4,090)
Black0.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino19.9%(1,059)
Asian1%(52)
Other0%
Diversity Score43%(2,293)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66.9%(3,507)
Black0.6%(30)
Hispanic / Latino29.2%(1,530)
Asian1.3%(70)
Other4.3%(227)
Diversity Score61.2%(3,207)
Diversity Score
61
+42%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+40%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.7%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
19.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Solvang, California?

Solvang, California has about 5,245 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Solvang, California?

The typical household in Solvang, California earns about $61,289 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Solvang, California expensive?

In Solvang, California, the median home is worth about $723,900, and the typical rent is about $1,330 a month.

How educated are people in Solvang, California?

About 34.8% of adults age 25 and over in Solvang, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Solvang, California?

About 6.0% of people in Solvang, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Solvang, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Solvang, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 504 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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